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What are the Requirements for the Tracks?

Tracks:
Professional Writing and Publishing I
Professional Writing and Publishing II
Professional Writing and Publishing III
Creative Writing and Publishing
Comprehensive

Course Descriptions:
All
English and Philosophy
Culture and Communications

Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing offers three concentrations:
- Business Communication and Publishing
- Technical Communication and Publishing
- Journalism and Publishing


Professional Writing and Publishing I

This track is of particular interest to those students interested in a career in business. Eighteen credits minimum.

Important note: Only the courses listed below (all of which are only offered by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of Culture and Communication) fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Writing and Publishing. No exceptions, without the prior approval of the CWP director, will be allowed.

Required courses:

Professional Writing
COM 270 Business Communication
AND one of
COM 350 Message Design and Evaluation
COM 375 Grant Writing

A minimum of one course chosen from:

Professional Writing
COM 320 Science Writing
COM 380 Where appropriate as Copy Editing, for example.
COM 420 Technical Editing

A minimum of one course chosen from:

Publishing
WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
COM 335 Electronic Publishing
COM 340 Desktop Publishing
WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace

And any two other CWP courses, including but not limited to those courses listed below.

Journalism
COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism
COM 300 On-line Journalism
COM 315 Advanced Journalism
COM 390 Global Journalism

Creative Writing
WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction
WRIT 225 Creative Writing
WRIT 301 Writing Poetry
WRIT 302 Writing Fiction
WRIT 303 Writing Humor and Comedy
WRIT 304 Special Topics
WRIT 306 Writing About the Media


Professional Writing and Publishing II

This track will be appropriate for someone with an interest in engineering, science, information science and technology and careers in higher education.
Eighteen credits minimum.

Important note: Only the courses listed below (all of which are only offered by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of Culture and Communication) fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Writing and Publishing. No exceptions, without the prior approval of the CWP director, will be allowed.

Required courses:

Professional Writing
COM 310 Technical Communication
COM 375 Grant Writing

A minimum of one course chosen from the following:

Professional Writing
COM 320 Science Writing
COM 350 Message Design and Evaluation
COM 380 Where appropriate as Copy Editing, for example.
COM 420 Technical Editing

A minimum of one course chosen from the following:

Publishing
WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
COM 335 Electronic Publishing
COM 340 Desktop Publishing
WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace

And any two other CWP courses, including but not limited to those courses listed below.

Journalism
COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism
COM 300 On-line Journalism
COM 315 Advanced Journalism
COM 390 Global Journalism

Creative Writing
WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction
WRIT 225 Creative Writing
WRIT 301 Writing Poetry
WRIT 302 Writing Fiction
WRIT 303 Writing Humor and Comedy
WRIT 304 Special Topics
WRIT 306 Writing About the Media


Professional Writing and Publishing III

This track would be useful to someone with an interest in Global Journalism and International Affairs.
A minimum of eighteen credits.

Important note: Only the courses listed below (all of which are only offered by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of Culture and Communication) fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Writing and Publishing. No exceptions, without the prior approval of the CWP director, will be allowed.

Required Courses:

Journalism
COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism

A minimum of two courses of the following:

Journalism
COM 300 On-line Journalism
COM 315 Advanced Journalism
COM 390 Global Journalism

A minimum of one course chosen from:

Publishing
WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
COM 335 Electronic Publishing
COM 340 Desktop Publishing
WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace

And any two other CWP courses, including but not limited to those courses listed below.

Professional Writing
COM 270 Business Communication or COM 310 Technical Communication
COM 320 Science Writing
COM 375 Grant Writing
COM 420 Technical Editing

Creative Writing
WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction
WRIT 225 Creative Writing
WRIT 301 Writing Poetry
WRIT 302 Writing Fiction
WRIT 303 Writing Humor and Comedy
WRIT 304 Special Topics
WRIT 306 Writing About the Media

Certificate in Creative Writing and Publishing
This track would appeal to students who want to develop their creative writing skills either for personal development and expression, or because they recognize that creative writing develops imagination; sharpens clarity of expression; and enhances sensitivity to other people. Creative writing is a good pre-professional concentration both for pre-law, and pre-med., and the social sciences. The importance of creative writing has been recognized for engineering and for business.

A minimum of eighteen credits

Important note: Only the courses listed below (all of which are only offered by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of Culture and Communication) fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Writing and Publishing. No exceptions, without the prior approval of the CWP director, will be allowed.

Required Courses:

Creative Writing
Three of the following, one of which must be a 200 level course:
WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction
WRIT 225 Creative Writing
WRIT 301 Writing Poetry
WRIT 302 Writing Fiction
WRIT 303 Writing Humor and Comedy
WRIT 304 Special Topics
WRIT 306 Writing About the Media

A minimum of one course chosen from:

Publishing category 3
WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
COM 335 Electronic Publishing
COM 340 Desktop Publishing
COM 350 Message Design and Evaluation
COM 380 Special Topics: Electronic Publishing
WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace
WRIT 405 Internship in Literary Publishing (must be taken twice if no other publishing course is also taken)

And any two other CWP courses, including but not limited to those courses listed below.

Journalism
COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism
COM 300 On-line Journalism
COM 315 Advanced Journalism
COM 390 Global Journalism

Professional Writing
COM 270 Business Communication or COM 310 Technical Communication
COM 320 Science Writing
COM 350 Message Design and Evaluation
COM 375 Grant Writing
COM 420 Technical Editing


Comprehensive
The Comprehensive Track would appeal to students whose majors and minors include writing courses either as electives or required courses and whose schedules allow for the additional credits to obtain certification.

Comprehensive Certificate in Writing and Publishing
This track would appeal to students whose interest in attaining the certificate is career-driven.

Required courses:

Important note: Only the courses listed below (all of which are only offered by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of Culture and Communication) fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Writing and Publishing. No exceptions, without the prior approval of the CWP director, will be allowed.

Two courses chosen from:

Publishing
WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
COM 335 Electronic Publishing
COM 340 Desktop Publishing
WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace
WRIT 405 Internship in Literary Publishing (must be taken twice)

Two of the following sequences chosen from at least two categories:

Creative Writing
WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction OR: WRIT 225 Creative Writing AND any 300 level writing (WRIT) course, such as
WRIT 301 Writing Poetry
WRIT 302 Writing Fiction
WRIT 303 Writing Humor and Comedy
WRIT 304 Special Topics
WRIT 306 Writing About the Media

Professional Writing
COM 310 Technical Communication
AND one of the following
COM 375 Grant Writing
COM 420 Technical Editing
OR
COM 270 Business Communication
AND one of the following
COM 350 Message Design and Evaluation
COM 375 Grant Writing

Journalism
COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism
AND one of the following
COM 300 On-line Journalism
COM 315 Advanced Journalism
COM 390 Global Journalism


Course Descriptions

Courses offered by the Department of English and Philosophy

WRIT 220 Creative Non-Fiction Writing
A writing workshop in which in which students will read and write nonfiction; emphasis is placed on experimenting with different forms as the personal essay, literary journalism, nature writing, science writing and editing and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Credits: 3.00

WRIT 225 Creative Writing
A workshop course in composing imaginative forms of personal expression, including poems, short stories, plays, and personal essays. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

Writ 301 Writing Poetry
A writing workshop in which students will read and write poetry; emphasis is placed on experimenting with different forms of poetry, editing, and manuscript preparations for publication.
Credits: 3.00

WRIT 304 Special Topics in Writing
A variable topics course in writing in which students will read and write in different genres, according to the specific topic (i.e., Writing Fiction; Joking, Comedy and Laughter: Memoir and Autobiography: Nature Writing); emphasis is places on editing and manuscript preparation for publication. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

WRIT 310 Literary Editing and Publishing
This seminar acquaints students with the broad spectrum of work in professional writing, including reading and discussion of assigned research on various aspects of writing, and panel discussions with guest speakers, experienced professional writers and managers who work with writers. Students research a writing-related field or topic.
Credits: 3:00

WRIT 400 Writing in Cyberspace Students explore the world of cyberspace, learning about cyberpunk, hyperfiction and the literary theory related to them, operating in a MOO, and developing a website for a specific audience. Students consider these online environments critically and reflect on their significance. No previous computer experience required.
Credits: 4.00


Courses offered by the Department of Culture and Communication

Journalism

COM 260 Fundamentals of Journalism
A workshop course in news reporting. Covers interviewing, editing, and writing for the mass media and for business, industrial, and trade publications. Explores the history of the field and changes in journalistic practices. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 300 On-line Journalism
Explores the use of online sources and database tools in writing news stories. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 390 Global Journalism
Explores the issues facing journalists covering foreign affairs. Students will research and write news stories on issues of global import and will examine the work of foreign correspondents from historical and critical perspectives. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 380 Advanced Journalism
Advanced Journalism will pick up where Introductory Journalism (COM 260) left off. Students, after a quick review of basic AP and newswriting style, will concentrate on reporting and writing about topics in a more in-depth fashion, as well as examining beat coverage and feature writing. Story topics will include reviews (film, restaurant, music, etc.), health, sports, business and other coverage, and journalism that emphasizes the human-interest aspects of stories, also known as feature writing.

Publishing

COM 335 Electronic Publishing
Students focus on issues relating to writing text and integrating text and graphics on the World Wide Web. Students create home pages, apply research in document design to the hypertextual nature of the WWW, and draw upon usability analysis strategies to evaluate Web documents.
Credits: 3.00

COM 340 Desktop Publishing
Covers production of publications using desktop publishing software, including planning, writing, designing, and budgeting of institutional magazines, newsletters, manuals, and brochures. Requires students to design several pieces (letterheads and flyers).
Credits: 3.00

COM 380 Electronic Publishing
This course is designed to give students the knowledge to develop and design an electronic publication as well as a working knowledge of the various formats of current successful state-of-the-art electronic publications. The course will cover Online, CD, and PDA formats. Students will learn what steps are necessary to design and deliver a commercial publication.

Professional Writing

COM 270 Business Communication
Covers the writing of business letters, resumes, memos, proposals, and reports. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 310 Technical Communication
Develops skills in communicating technical information. Focuses on writing letters, resumes, proposals, reports, and instructions. Offers extensive writing practice along with exercises and presentations. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 320 Science Writing
A workshop course in writing on scientific subjects. Includes analysis of the current market for science writing; examination of exemplary pieces of science writing; instruction in finding article ideas, interviewing, and working with editors; and production of feature-length articles. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 370 Advanced Business Communication
Covers application of policy manuals and research, analytic, design, and critical skills to produce corporate documents, such as proposals and reports. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

COM 410 Advanced Technical Communication
Continues COM 310. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3.00

Com 420 Technical Editing
Introduces the theory and practice of technical editing, including project and copy editing.
Credits: 3.00

COM 375 Grant Writing
Students explore the grant writing process, from the development of an idea and researching appropriate contributors, to writing a fully realized grant proposal, complete with budget. Course topics also include surveying the political and social climate before developing an idea, assessing an organization's capabilities to handle a project, and performing through literature reviews.
Credits: 3.00

and other COM 380 courses with relevant focus: e.g., Copy Editing
Provides advanced communication studies covering various subjects in interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication. May be taken for credit twice.
Credits: 3.00




 
 
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